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Karl Bryullov
1799–1852 · Russian · 31 artworks
RomanticismNeoclassicismDramatic compositionVibrant color palettesIdealized portraitureHistorical narrativeRomantic expressiveness
artist bio
Karl Bryullov was a Russian painter who is considered a key figure in transitioning Russian art from Neoclassicism to Romanticism. He is best known for his grand historical paintings and portraits, which showcased his mastery of dramatic composition and vibrant color.
what you'll learn
Studying Bryullov's work allows students to understand the shift from Neoclassical ideals to Romantic expressiveness, particularly in portraiture and historical painting. Students can learn about dramatic composition, color theory, and the portrayal of emotion and character.
31 artworks
Portrait of A. N. Lvov
1824
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Portrait of Princess Ye. P. Saltykova
1835
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Portrait of a member of the State Council of the book A. N. Holytsyna
1841
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Portrait of the architect A. Gornostaev
1828
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna
1841
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Portrait of S. A. Sobolevsky
1832
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Portrait of O. P. Ferzen on a Donkeyback
1835
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Portrait of Aurora Demidova
1838
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Portrait of Zavyalov Fedor
1844
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Portrait of A. A. Abaz
1850
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Genius of Art
1820
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Portrait of Baroness I. I. Klodt
1839
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Portrait of Vincenzo Tittoni
1852
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna and Her Daughter Maria
1830
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Portrait of an Architect I.A. Monighetti
1840
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Self-Portrait
1848
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Portrait of Countess O. I. Orlova-Davydova and Her Daughter
1834
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Nuns Convent of the Sacred Heart in Rome
1849
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Cliffs and Moon at Night
1824
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Dreams of Grandmother and Granddaughter
1829
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Portrait of Archbishop Giuseppe Capecalatro
1835
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Village of San Rocco near the Town of Corfu
1835
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Portrait of the Architect and Painter Alexander Brulloff
1841
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Portrait of M. A. Beck
1840
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Portrait of Count C. A. Pozzo di Borgo
1835
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Portrait of Teresa Michele Tittoni with Sons
1852
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Temple of Apollo in Phigalia
1835
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Portrait of Princess Z. A. Volkonskaya
1842
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Giuseppina Ronzi de Begnis
1835
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V. A. Musin-Pushkin
1838
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Portrait of the architect A. Bolotov
1843
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